Guests say
Tigh Na Drochit in Garve receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and stunning location, ideal for family gatherings and exploring the Highlands. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, thoughtful touches like a welcome basket, and the property's suitability for both children and pets. The surrounding walks and local wildlife add to the charm of this holiday cottage.
Guests consistently note the property as 'spotlessly clean' and 'very well prepared', indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The location is frequently described as perfect, with beautiful scenery, tranquil surroundings, and proximity to walks and nature, making it a standout feature of the property.
The property is praised for its comfort, including comfy beds and cosy living areas, though a suggestion for king-size beds for taller guests indicates room for improvement.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-stocked kitchen, games room, and smart TVs. However, a few comments about hot water supply and minor maintenance issues slightly lower the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like a welcome basket and the provision of basics, which contribute to the homely feel of the property. While such gestures are mentioned positively, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Garve 1.5 miles. Tigh Na Drochit is a remarkable detached cottage resting peacefully in the scenic woodland just outside of Garve in the Scottish Highlands. The stunning interior, fabulous facilities and a wonderfully secluded location make this the perfect base for a fun-filled break with family and friends. The property's size is immediately apparent as you are welcomed into the big and bright hallway. The ground floor occupies two of the five stylishly finished bedrooms in the cottage, all of which benefit from modern en-suite shower rooms. Take your pick of heart-warming places to kick back and relax here at Tigh Na Drochit, choose from; a cosy little snug perfect for the kid's hideout, a splendid sitting room and a comforting seating area in the main open-plan living room set with a woodburning stove. This room also boasts a glistening, well-appointed kitchen and a contemporary breakfast bar as well as a dining table set for everybody to come together and plan the activities of the day. The ground floor comes with a family bathroom where you can luxuriate yourself in a state-of-the-art sauna. This spectacular property's first floor provides three more tastefully decorated bedrooms which conclude its interior. To the outside lies a delightful garden compiling a lawn and a patio area with furniture to sit out on and enjoy a refreshing drink. On a rainy day, spend some time playing pool and darts in the terrific games room. The more adventurous can explore the encompassing woodland with trails and bridges to walk along. The charming, well-stocked town of Dingwall rests a short drive away making for a thrilling day out. The heavenly city of Inverness sits slightly further afield and is certainly worth a look for its striking architecture. A thoughtfully furnished cottage in an excellent rural location. EPC Rating: Band F
A village set on the banks of Black Water River in the Highlands. As well as a hotel with a bar/restaurant and a Post Office, Garve has the Loch Garve full of perch and pike. Dingwall is 13 miles away with a range of shops and a local museum. Visit the city of Inverness 23 miles away with its architecture and waterfront.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x double, 1 x king-size double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin WC and sauna.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area, breakfast bar and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Snug.
External games room.
Biomass central heating, woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, grill, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 3 x TV, WiFi, selection of games, pool table, darts board.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable storage in games room.
Lawn and patio with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 6 miles.
Please Note: The owner can only accommodate 7 night stays commencing on Saturdays, for anything else, please contact our reservations to query with the owner.
Reviews (38)
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Stephen
The hosts are helpful without being intrusive and whilst the location speaks for itself - magnificent in every way, the house is amazing. Spacious with first class facilities, clean, well furnished and very, very accommodating. There were a few of us from a 92 year old to a 3 year old and the house easily catered for everyoneâs needs. If we could afford the busier seasons, weâd be back all the time from now on but I appreciate you âget what you pay forâ and this is true in this case. Hopefully we will be back sooner rather than later.
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Lynne
The fire had not been cleaned out and logs had not been left. Some of the kitchen equipment like the wok is past its best. The mattress in the master bedroom upstairs was very soft and uncomfortable. We moved a couch closer to the TV and it was filthy under the cushions.
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Geoffrey
The location is fantastic and the house is great. We have a disabled 17 year old and the steps up to the house are a bit of a challenge, but having a downstairs bedroom and downstairs bathroom (with a bath) means the house works for us (we would buy a ramp to bring with us, but there is just no room in the car). The owners were very helpful when a battery needed changing in a smoke alarm and I would like to apologise (again) for not realising that we needed to take the bin to the end of the road. I found the downstairs double bed too firm as I have a mattress topper at home, but I used a spare duvet to act as a topper. When my eldest son finishes university, he wants to live and work in Scotland and we will move with him due to the care needs of his brother. I would buy this house if I could.